Team Restoration Crosses the Finish Line

Restoration applauds Team Restoration, the organization’s first ever ING New York City Marathon team which successfully made their debut at the 42nd Annual New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 6th. The nine-person team represents a diverse group of athletes and professionals who have generously committed their personal financial support and fundraising efforts, not to mention hours of physical training in order to represent Restoration at this iconic New York City tradition. Race results are in and are as follows:

5:17:24 Drema Brown: Vice President of Education, Children’s Aid Society
4:25:12 Heidi Burkhardt: Chairman and Founder, Dane Consulting
5:03:53 Alisha Cowan-Viera: Director of Media Strategy and Content Development, American Values Initiative
5:03:45 Pierre Downing: Analyst, The Related Companies
4:02:12 Jessica Freeman: National Development Officer, Local Initiatives Support Corporation
4:02:37 Colleen Flynn: Community Development Officer, Local Initiatives Support Corporation
4:18:12 John Scott Johnson: Senior Project Manager, West Side Federation For Senior and Supportive Housing
6:27:59 Melissa Lee: Managing Director, Coalition for the Improvement of Bedford Stuyvesant
5:03:53 Folake Oguntebi: Senior Product Manger, American Express and Board Chair, Grow Brooklyn

It’s not too late to support the team which has so far raised nearly $30,000 toward their goal of $50,000. No contribution is too small and all support fuels Restoration’s comprehensive community development programming which helps catalyze self sufficiency, enhance family stability and promote education and the arts, collectively improving the quality of life for Central Brooklyn families. Click here to provide support to Team Restoration.

We’re considering doing it again next year. Let us know if you have what it takes to be part of Team Restoration. Email us if you are interested in being considered for a spot.

Click here to see Patch’s coverage on the marathon and Team Restoration.

We’re all inspired by the thousands of runners who ran the marathon, aren’t you? Let us know if you want to be considered for our team next year. Please email us if you are interested. Want to get ready for the marathon or just want to challenge yourself? Sign up now for our 10K Run on October 07, 2012. In salute to marathoners everywhere, we will offer special early bird discount of $15 for all those who register and pay for our 10K by February 28, 2012.